Laura Ann Tull
Laura Ann Tull alleged that Dane treated her poorly during her three years on set. IMDb

Laura Ann Tull, a former extra on Grey's Anatomy, has publicly claimed that Eric Dane 'deserved what he is getting now' while sharing a series of bullying allegations from her time on the show. Tull made the comments in a viral post on Threads following Dane's death on 19 February at the age of 53. Her posts have drawn widespread attention, highlighting tensions between fans mourning the late actor and the resurfacing of past workplace claims.

In her posts, Tull alleged that Dane treated her poorly during her three years on set. She wrote that he called her 'weird' without ever speaking to her directly and spoke negatively about her to others, specifically mentioning a colleague named Cynthia Youngblood.

Tull also referenced her personal struggles at the time, including a cancer diagnosis in 2005 and an autoimmune condition, saying Dane's actions interfered with her ability to work and contributed to long-term career challenges. She stated that she had intended to pursue legal action through SAG-AFTRA but did not provide updates on any filings.

Direct Quotes Highlight Serious Allegations

Tull directly stated on Threads: 'Eric Dane deserved what he is getting now. He hated me because I said I love classical literature to a girl reading a Jane Austin novel on the set. He called me weird w/o even talking to me. He talked to Cynthia Youngblood about me. I told her in 2005 I had Cancer. I've been sick and needed to work to get medical help. I had autoimmunity he slandered me taking away what made me mentally healthy. Now he has autoimmunity to. Kharma is a B. I deserve to sue him & sag aftra.'

She has maintained that her experiences on set were damaging both personally and professionally and reiterated that she never directly spoke to Dane but was aware of his alleged comments through others. Her allegations echo similar statements made in a 2018 Medium post, where she wrote about feeling pushed out of Hollywood due to negative remarks she believed Dane made.

Eric Dane Career Background

Eric Dane rose to prominence as Dr. Mark Sloan, nicknamed 'McSteamy,' on Grey's Anatomy. He later appeared in HBO's Euphoria and other productions. Dane departed Grey's Anatomy in 2012, with reports from The Hollywood Reporter citing budgetary and creative reasons for his exit rather than personal conflicts. Dane also disclosed struggles with prescription medication at the time, though these were not cited as reasons for leaving the show.

In the months before his death, Dane became an advocate for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis awareness, speaking publicly about the progressive neurodegenerative disease that he had been diagnosed with nearly a year earlier. His family confirmed that he passed following a 'courageous battle with ALS,' surrounded by loved ones.

Public Reaction and Industry Context

Tull's posts have sparked mixed reactions online, with some social media users supporting her claims and others pushing back against the allegations. The situation has reignited discussions about workplace bullying in Hollywood and the experiences of extras who often have limited power on set. Industry insiders have noted that allegations of mistreatment are not uncommon, though each claim varies in context and substantiation.

While Tull's statements are serious, there is no public record verifying that she influenced Dane's departure from Grey's Anatomy. Her allegations remain personal accounts, and no legal action has been confirmed publicly.

Ongoing Attention

As Tull's posts continue to circulate on social media, the conversation surrounding Eric Dane's legacy and alleged on-set behaviour remains a point of debate among fans and entertainment news outlets.

Discussions around workplace bullying, accountability, and the experiences of background actors continue to be raised in Hollywood circles.

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